T.W.I.N.S.

A and B were identical twins and more importantly - the best of friends growing up:

singing together,
playing together,
sharing secrets together.

They got married, lived in the same small town, had kids, continued to be each other's very best friends;

supported one another through some challenging trials in life....including a divorce for A.

And, one day on a walk, A told B she was moving away; she had to get on with her life and move from the small town where everyone knew her story.

B exploded; "It's always about YOU," she screamed at her twin.  "You never think of others!  I've supported you, listened to you," etc., etc., etc.

B turned and walked away from A.

They have not spoken since that day.

A is confused, hurt, wondering.  She sent B an apologetic letter asking for forgiveness, pleading to know what she had done; what was wrong....

no response.

I listened to the story, sad, shaken, and a bit bewildered myself.

Life, with all its challenges....does not need to include war in families.

So sad.

So painful.

And, so unnecessary.